REPORT OF THE RBE COMMITTEE TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION AND ON RADIOLOGICAL UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1963 · Health Physics (England)

OSTI ID:4701309

A review was made of the concept and use of RBE (relative biological effectiveness) and its application in radiation protection work. The conclusion reached is that there is no justification at the present time for departing from present ICRP practice, including the current relationship between RBE and Linear Energy Transfer (LET). However, the extent of the data on RBE relevant to low dose and low dose-rate conditions is very small indeed and major modifications in the concept and use of RBE in protection considerations may well become necessary in the future. It is recommended that the term RBE as used in protection work Please delete abstract 24931.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-024931
• OSTI ID: 4701309
• Journal Information: Health Physics (England), Vol. Vol: 9; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
ENERGY
ENERGY LOSSES
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IONIZATION
LET
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RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIATIONS
RBE
SAFETY
STANDARDS
TABLES
WATER
X RADIATION